CVICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Level I Trauma facility in Nebraska, requiring a minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• 18-bed CVICU within an acute care, Level I Trauma hospital
• Patient population includes post-op open heart, complex thoracic and vascular surgery patients, as well as advanced cardiac cases from the cath lab, structural heart program, EP lab, ER, and clinic
• Common diagnoses include cardiac surgeries, lytic cases, carotids, TCARs, fempop, EVARs, and endovascular AAAs
• Patients are stabilized and supported with devices including Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips — no monitor techs on unit
• RNs manage all RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen
• No CNAs on the unit
• Charge nurse present on every shift; charge nurse carries a patient assignment
• Hospitalist and intensivist are in-house 24/7
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour shifts; days (0630–1830) and nights (1830–0630) available
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday or as needed based on unit needs
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU or cardiovascular ICU patient population experience required
• BSN is not required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, CRRT, and ECMO strongly implied by patient population
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration — used to verify candidate resides more than 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year — candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, followed by a facility-wide orientation that includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam (90% required to pass)
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments — refusal to comply will result to contract termination
• RTO must be disclosed upfront; limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract — additional RTO will not be approved
• First-time travelers are not explicitly approved for this position, as the interview process is conducted directly with the facility manager (non-clinical)